ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
3-1-9
Oil Pressure Measurement
NOTE
Measure the oil pressure after the engine is warmed up.
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Remove the oil pressure switch, and attach the oil
pressure gauge
【
A
】
and adapter
【
B
】
.
Special Tools-
Oil Pressure Gauge,10 kgf/cm
2
: E01GZ0030001
Oil Pressure Gauge Adapter: E01GZ0031001
Oil Pressure
Standard: 500 kPa (5.1 kgf/cm
Standard: 500 kPa (5.1 kgf/cm
2
, 72.6psi)@4500r/
min (rpm),110
O
C (230
O
F) of oil temp.
If the oil pressure is much lower than the standard,
inspect the relief valve, oil pump, and/or crankshaft
bearing insert wear.
If the oil pressure is much higher than the standard, in-
spect the oil fi lter, oil screen, and other areas of the lubri-
cation system for clogging.
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Stop the engine.
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Remove the oil pressure gauge and adapter.
!
WARNING
Take care against burns from hot engine oil that will
drain through the oil passage when the gauge adapter
is removed.
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Apply silicone sealant to the oil pressure switch, and
tighten it.
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Sealant - Silicone Sealant
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Torque
Oil Pressure Switch
15 N·m (1.5 kgf·m, 11 ft·lb)
B
A
Oil Pressure